Legal Opinion
State v. Matheason
Washington Supreme Court
Decided July 25, 1974No. 43026PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtStafford, J.
— Gerald Matheason appeals from an order forfeiting his automobile pursuant to RCW 69.50.505. We find that RCW 69.50.505 (b) (4) does not satisfy due process requirements and reverse the trial court.
On or about January 8, 1972, a special agent for the United States Treasury Department purchased one lid of marijuana from appellant at the latter’s residence. On January 12, the agent arranged a second purchase of 20 lids to take place at appellant’s home the next evening. At 10:45 p.m., January 13, the agent and two Tacoma police officers took up surveillance of appellant’s home. Sometime…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Chimel v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
- Fuentes v. ShevinSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
- Calero-Toledo v. Pearson Yacht Leasing Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1974
- City of Everett v. SladeWashington Supreme Court · 1973
3Cited by16 opinions
- State ex rel. Schillberg v. Everett District Justice CourtWashington Supreme Court · 1978
- Irwin v. MountCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1987
- Mills v. GravesCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1991
- State v. MillerSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1976
- State v. One 1972 Mercury CapriWashington Supreme Court · 1975
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